Can Queen Elizabeth pass her throne to Princess Kate instead?

When it comes to the throne (no, not that throne), there is one theory that rules above all others: The notion that Prince Charles will be passed over in favor of his elder son, Prince William, as Queen Elizabeth's successor. read more

Uh..no. The Queen can’t pass her throne to anyone. The monarchy is based on right of inheritance. The monarch does not choose her successor. As the monarch’s first born son, Prince Charles will become monarch the instant his mother dies. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is not royal by birth. read more

The longstanding speculation popped up again this month, with headlines claiming that Queen Elizabeth herself has decided to skip over Charles in the line of succession and name Prince William and Princess Kate the next King and Queen. read more

There have been some royal rumors that Queen Elizabeth could pass over Prince Charles and instead choose Prince William as her successor. There have been some royal rumors that Queen Elizabeth could pass over Prince Charles and instead choose Prince William as her successor. read more